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Elephants can wash with a hose – and sabotage shower time, scientists say
An elephant at Berlin zoo used its trunk to interrupt flow of water from hose used by another elephant. If you get frustrated by the shower hog in your house you’re not alone: research suggests ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras
Space weather experts say expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzleTech - ABC News - October 15 -
Does air pollution cause dementia? UK scientists launch study to find out
Research at the Francis Crick Institute could lead to new drugs to counter progress of diseases like Alzheimer’s. British scientists are about to launch a remarkable research project that will ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
OpenAI scientist Noam Brown stuns TED AI Conference: ’20 seconds of thinking worth 100,000x more data’
At the TED AI conference, OpenAI’s Noam Brown unveiled the o1 model, showcasing how "System Two Thinking" could transform industries by enabling AI to deliver smarter, more deliberate decision-making.Tech - VentureBeat - October 23 -
Sliver of cool surface water 2mm deep helps oceans absorb CO2, say scientists
Subtle temperature difference between ‘ocean skin’ and water beneath found to drive more CO 2 absorption. A sliver of cool surface water less than 2mm deep helps oceans absorb carbon dioxide, a ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Concerns raised over access to UK Biobank data after ‘race scientists’ claims
Expert says any suggestion of Human Diversity Foundation accessing sensitive data could affect public trust in science. Concerns have been raised about access to a scientific trove containing the ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Scientists Just Discovered Diving Headfirst Into Your Workday Will Make You Significantly More Productive
Granted, the study focused on workout performance–but the takeaway applies to work as well.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Scientists Just Discovered a Super Easy Way to Increase the Health Benefits of Your Daily Walk
Want to maximize the health benefits of your daily walk? Forget step counts and try this easy research-backed trick.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Scientists detect traces of an ancient Mayan city in southern Mexico using laser-sensor technology
Archaeologists using laser-sensing technology have detected what may be an ancient Mayan city cloaked by jungle in southern MexicoTech - ABC News - October 30 -
Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’
At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Back from the dead: Scientists rebuild the face of 400-year-old Polish 'vampire'
Buried with a padlock on her foot and an iron sickle across her neck, “Zosia” was never supposed to be able to come back from the dead.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Recognition at last for Tom Bacon, the scientist you’ve never heard of who helped put men on the moon
Cambridge home of the engineer who developed fuel system used on Apollo 11 is to receive a blue plaque. It has been nearly 70 years since Francis Thomas Bacon developed a source of clean green ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’
Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour. Facing likely death, his team made him a guinea pig for his own medicine. Sign up for a ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Exercise in a pill: have scientists really found a drug that’s as good for you as a 10km run?
Just how excited should we be about LaKe, the substance discovered by researchers at Denmark’s Aarhus University?. Can a pill really mimic all the beneficial effects of exercise? You’d think so ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Scientists Just Discovered a Guaranteed Way to Live Longer, Healthier, and Smarter. But It Will Require (Literally) Heavy Lifting
Research shows you can influence your genes to crack the longevity code.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Glanville: One year, I dressed as myself for Halloween -- and no one recognized me
Former MLB player Doug Glanville thought he'd devised a real treat for a costume contest. Turns out, the trick was on him.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
Jack of All Trades, or a Master of One
Which strategy is better for building a business?Business - Inc. - October 14 -
A House for One That Has Room for Many
When a woman made her weekend place on Long Island her full-time residence, she had it redesigned to fit her new life, and to allow for lots of friends to visit.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 15 -
‘Modern Love Podcast’: One Last Conversation, With the Help of A.I.
All Madeline wanted was to talk with Eli again. Recreating his voice with A.I. changed the way she grieved.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23